News

Trend for new dwelling consents continues to rise

Residential consents fell 5% from March; however, year-on-year numbers are up 21% Building consent applications are at a seven-year high…

The seal of approval for concrete

SealBoss offers two options for concrete remediation. SealBoss products are designed specifically to fill the cracks and fix issues in…

Paddon gets a grip on WRC in Sardinia

New Zealand’s top rally driver shows his competitiveness at Rally Italia Sardegna. Hayden Paddon and John Kennard gained valuable experience…

Community & Sponsorship

Exempt from consent?

Updated and detailed Schedule 1 guidance for exempt building work was released following the November 2013 Building Act amendment –…

Building and housing

All trussed up and ready to grow

PlaceMakers opens new industry-leading frame and truss plant in Hamilton area to better serve construction boom. Around 100 local builders…

Community & Sponsorship

Hiring a migrant worker?

Hiring migrant workers is an increasingly popular option for building companies. What are your thoughts and considerations? Firm: Consortium Construction…

Builders business

Hurricanes get a kick from lending a hand

Wellington’s Aotea College kids enjoy the perks of winning the Hurricanes ‘Lend a Helping Hand’ 2013 initiative. While the Canes’…

Community & Sponsorship

Custom-made frame and truss solutions

PlaceMakers’ bespoke frame and truss manufacturing service can save builders time and money. Customisation and mass production aren’t common bed…

Teaching quality concrete construction

CCANZ offers concrete receipt and placement supervision course. Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world and…

PlaceMakers customer awarded for supporting women in construction

Hays’ inaugural ‘Women in Construction Awards’ recognise women who’ve achieved excellence in the construction industry and individuals who support women…